My Favorites of 2010

The year is almost over and it has been a tough one for many.  But I’m hoping we can all stay positive, work really hard, and do all we can to help one another out.  I’m feeling pretty good going into 2011.  Below, I’m going to  randomly put down some of my favorites from this past year.  Now, I’m sure I ate some of these foods in 2009, but for whatever reason, they became my favorites in ‘10.  I have not put much thought into this list, so these are the first things that pop into my head…

Favorite Carbohydate Of The Year (OTY) – Sweet Potatoes.  I never really disliked sweet potatoes, but until this year, I never realized how much I like them.  I especially like them with a good meat source…

Favorite Protein OTY – I’ve been all over grass-fed beef this year!  I love it and it goes great with sweet potatoes and some veggies.  I usually pick up mine from Trader Joe’s.

Favorite Cooking Oil OTY – Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.  This stuff handles high heat well and adds a nice flavor to many foods. 

My Favorite “Type” of Cardio OTY – “Inverted Ladder” – I learned this from Tony Gentilcore and me and my clients have been “loving” it!  An example of this can be found here.  You can find a description of how to set up the sets and reps of an inverted ladder in this article.

My Favorite NBA Player To Watch In 2010 (and beyond I’m sure) – Derrick Rose.  We all knew he’d be good, but I don’t think many thought that he would progress this fast!  If he doesn’t win the MVP this year, he will definitely be in the top 5.

Favorite Sports Roundtable OTY – Though I loved the MLB Roundtable, the NFL Roundtable just beat it out as #1 for 2010.

Favorite Danny McLarty Basketball Youtube Video OTY – Even know the Youtubers seemed to like this video the most, as it has nearly 26,000 hits, I like this video more because it takes the move and then has me finishing with a basket – which is the end goal anyway! 

Favorite Fitness Article That I Published This Year - ”The War on Fat Loss“  An assist goes to Marci Nevin on this one!

Favorite Basketball Article That I Published This Year – I’m taking the easy way out… tie.  Tie between “Take Your Ball Handling Skills To The Next Level” and “Get OUT of Your High-Top Shoes“

Favorite Country Performer OTY – Eric Church.  I really didn’t know who he was until my good friends Ryan and Sarah Hoffman told my wife and I that we have to go see him when he comes to town.  So we did.  We went down to San Jose and I was floored!  You can tell that he loves what he does… and he is very good at it.  If you don’t know him yet, check him out! 

Favorite Blog OTY – Bret Contreras’ Blog. 

Favorite New Place To Post Training Info – Sears Fit Club

Favorite Movie OTY – I guess this will go to, “The Town”  – at least I can’t think of anything better off the top of my head.  Am I forgetting an obvious one?

Favorite TV Show OTY – No doubt, “The Office” – Sometimes when I’m watching it I think to myself, “this can’t get any more funny!!!”

Favorite Game OTY – Da Bears beating the Packers a couple months back.  Face, burn, ‘n all that schtuff Packer’s fans!  You know I love you GB fans – just not when we step between the internet lines!

And My Absolute Favorite Thing OTY- After 3 in vitro attempts my wife and I are finally pregnant … with twins!  It has been a difficult couple of years on this front (especially on her, with all the needles, and weight gain, and sickness, etc.), but it seems to have paid off.  Even know we have a long way to go, we are cautiously excited.  Today we are exactly 16 weeks in.  Let’s hope everything continues to go well!!!  Here’s a picture of her baby(s) bump starting to make its appearance…

Everyone finish the year strong and lets make 2011 a great one!